Essential Qualifications

1st Class Master’s Degree in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Zoology/Virology from a recognized university with two years experience in research field or 2nd class Master’s Degree with PhD in relevant subject.

Desirable qualifications

1.Ph.D in said subjects with experience in viral diseases diagnosis and research

2.Knowledge in computer applications for word processing, audiovisual presentation, spreadsheets and basic data management

Job Responsibilities:

1. Lab management
2. Lab data management
3. Plan and implement research projects on viral diseases
4. Preparation of SOP’s
5. Supervision of technical staff
6. Any other research/diagnostic/administrative duties assigned by the PI from time to time.

Consolidated Monthly Salary Rs.65000/-

How to Apply

• Interested candidates may apply to the Director, NIV Pune in the prescribed format by email to XXXXX@gmail.com. The prescribed format of the application form can be downloaded from the NIV website www.niv.co.in.

• The closing date of application is 14.05.2021

• Selection Procedure:
• Depending upon the number of applications shortlisting will be done as per the ICMR selection procedure of research staff in short-term projects.

• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview over a video conferencing platform on a date and time that will be intimated to the candidate by email.

• Candidates who fail to log on to the video conference platform at the allotted date and time will not be considered. The Director, NIV, Pune reserves the right to change the date and time of the interview, selection procedure, or cancel the recruitment without assigning any reasons thereto.

Terms and conditions: -

• The number of vacancies may vary.

• The position is meant for a temporary extramural project for appointment purely on a temporary contract basis and co-terminus with the project.

• Consolidated Salary: The rates of consolidated salary shown in this advertisement are project-specific and likely to be modified according to sanction of the funding agency of the Project.

• Age Concession: Age relaxation will be admissible to various categories of candidates as per GOI and ICMR rules.

• Cut-off date for age limit will the date of video conference interview.

• Qualification & experience should be from an Institution of repute. Experience should have been gained after acquiring the minimum essential qualification.

• Mere fulfilling the essential qualification does not guarantee the selection.

• Persons already in regular time scale service under any Government Department / Organizations are not eligible to apply.

• The appointment may be renewed as per the need of the project subject to satisfactory performance of the candidate and approval of the competent authority.

• The institute reserves rights to consider or reject any application/candidature.

• Submission of wrong or false information during the process of selection shall disqualify the candidature at any stage.

• Project personnel cannot be permitted to register for Ph.D., due to time constraints.

• Payment of salary/stipend/consolidated emoluments to the project staff shall be depending upon availability of funds from funding agency of the project.

• The place of posting will be ICMR-National Institute of Virology, Kerala Unit, E-Block, 2nd floor, Govt. T.D.M.C. Hospital Complex, Vandanam, Alappuzha–688005, Kerala. However, the selected candidate is liable to serve anywhere in India.

• The personnel engaged in project mode shall not have any claim on a regular post in this institute or in any Department of Government of India and their project service will not confer any right for further assignment. Benefits of Provident Fund, Pension Scheme, Leave Travel Concession, Medical claim, etc. are not admissible.

• The Project Investigator and/or Appointing authority reserves the right to terminate the service of project personnel even during the agreed contract period or extended contract period without assigning any reason.

• Leave shall be as per the ICMR rules applicable to ad hoc project staff.

• NIV reserves the right to cancel/modify  the recruitment process at any  time, during the process, at its discretion

• The decision of the Director, NIV will be final and binding.

• Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification

• Corrigendum/addendum/further information; if any; in respect of this advertisement, will be published on NIV websites only.

• Prior intimation of attending for Interview via video conference may please be given to email id: XXXXX@gmail.com, at least two days before the interview.

• No candidate shall be entertained after their allotted time slot on the day of interview.

• Candidate must submit his/her duly filled in application form in the prescribed format with a recent passport size color photograph along with a detailed bio-data/C.V. and all relevant documents; in original; with one set of self attested photocopies, in proof of his/her educational qualifications [all certificates and mark-sheets from 10^th Std. onwards], working experience, age, and photo id [Aadhar Card/Indian Passport/PAN Card/Driving License] etc., to our email id: XXXXXXX@gmail.com failing which his/her candidature will not be considered.

Age Limit: 35 Yrs